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Prince Charles and the Queen Mother
Unknown, 1977, Photograph
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Prince Charles and the Queen Mother
Prince Charles and the Queen Mother
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12550
Title
Silver Jubilee visit, May 1977: Prince Charles leaves St Giles Cathedral with the Queen Mother after his installation as a Knight of the Thistle
Description
Princes Charles and the Queen Mother are riding in an open-topped carriage through the centre of Edinburgh. The both wear black caps with large white feather plumes. A footman holding a top hat sits behind them at the rear of the carriage. A coat of arms including a lion and a unicorn is painted on the side of the vehicle.
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Unknown
Date
1977
Size
22.8 x 30.2 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Thistle Chapel was designed by Sir Robert Stodart Lorimer, and added to the south-east corner of St Giles Kirk in 1909-11. It is a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, hosting its ceremonies and services. The Order of the Thistle is the highest honour in Scotland. Opinions vary as to its origins, but the order certainly dates from at least the 15th century, and possibly as far back as the 9th. The honour fell out of use around the time of the Reformation and was revived first by James II and VII in 1687, and then again by Queen Anne in 1703. The order is bestowed on Scottish men and women who have held public office or made a significant contribution to the nation.
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